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Anxiety with my daughter

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My daughter's anxiety has been really bad for the last 18 months. Since Covid things have become increasingly difficult for her such as going to school, brushing hair, leaving the house,  talking to people and having a shower. The list is endless and I'm mentally drained by it all as her behaviour has become quite difficult to manage as she has regular melt downs.

I asked for counselling back in March but as she was having emotional literacy in school, but  i was told at the moment this was difficult to access. I think she needs to see a child psychologist to help her with her various issues. Her school have been extremely lapse with the plan, do and review process and despite the specialist recommending an EHCP back in January, nothing has been done. The autism adviser is involved but I am not impressed how little has been implemented with regards to strategies and interventions at her school.  I really don't know what to do, shall i pay to get some sessions with a child psychologist as this may help? She is totally withdrawn and very unhappy, and it makes me feel very sad. 

My daughter has a diagnosis of autism and is aged 10 years old. 

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  • Just to update everyone. I have been on the phone for the best part of 2 hours talking to Young Minds and CAMHS. Young minds were extremely helpful, yet when I called the referral services at CAMHS they were the opposite. I spoke to a lady and she said it is unlikely my daughter would get seen even if she referred. She suppose to see a school and counsellor first, yet her school do not have these services. She is already receiving emotional literacy each week but to be honest I think she needs far more specialised and focused help. I am not impressed with CAMHS to be honest. As soon as i said the word autism they are reluctant to help my daughter! I find this unbelievable to be honest.

    I also spoke to a very nice lady who is a psychotherapist and counsellor who specialises in children and has a wealth of experience of autism and SEND children. I think even though she is expensive, I really think my daughter would bond with her. The only issue is that she has a waiting list of nearly 6 months, but I have put my daughter's name down as i really think it would benefit her. Is there anyway I could apply for a grant or funding for this, as this should be a service provided by the government. 

    Her mental health is so poor at the moment and she has extreme anxiety. I am doing my best but I am totally drained by it all and both emotionally and physically exhausted.

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  • Just to update everyone. I have been on the phone for the best part of 2 hours talking to Young Minds and CAMHS. Young minds were extremely helpful, yet when I called the referral services at CAMHS they were the opposite. I spoke to a lady and she said it is unlikely my daughter would get seen even if she referred. She suppose to see a school and counsellor first, yet her school do not have these services. She is already receiving emotional literacy each week but to be honest I think she needs far more specialised and focused help. I am not impressed with CAMHS to be honest. As soon as i said the word autism they are reluctant to help my daughter! I find this unbelievable to be honest.

    I also spoke to a very nice lady who is a psychotherapist and counsellor who specialises in children and has a wealth of experience of autism and SEND children. I think even though she is expensive, I really think my daughter would bond with her. The only issue is that she has a waiting list of nearly 6 months, but I have put my daughter's name down as i really think it would benefit her. Is there anyway I could apply for a grant or funding for this, as this should be a service provided by the government. 

    Her mental health is so poor at the moment and she has extreme anxiety. I am doing my best but I am totally drained by it all and both emotionally and physically exhausted.

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